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Review:
The Ko’olau Range is one of two mountain ranges that form Oahu, clearly visible from most of the island. Ko’olau has elevation of 3,150 feet, but the summit has a long ridge that is over 2,000 feet high, rising dramatically and steeply, straight out of the sea.
The mountain is a remnant of a large extinct shield volcano. Although Ko’olau is very close to Hawaii’s major urban centers, it is almost uninhabited and empty of people, with a network of neglected and overgrown trails, which makes these trails and the hike through the unmanaged wilderness attractive to hikers who seek solitude.
The trails are surrounded by dense forests, many rare plants, steep cliffs, and breathtaking views. Most of the trails up the mountains and to the ridge line and summits start on the western side of the mountains.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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